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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.51, 1,729.56 and 741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.51, 1,729.56 and 741.96 is: 1,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.51 : 1,729.56 = 741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.51/1,729.56 = 741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.51x = 1,729.56 × 741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.51x = 1,283,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,264.34/1,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.45

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